Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor of Midwifery (Level C/D)

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• Based in UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences at the City East campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Starting salary: Level C $142, 300 per annum plus 17% super or Level D $170,582 per annum plus 17% super

About You

You are a knowledgeable academic with an established research portfolio in midwifery or similar fields. Your passion for teaching, strong communication skills, and technical knowledge allow you to effectively engage students through various methodologies and deliver strong teaching outcomes. You are committed to the advancement of the midwifery profession and contributing to a broader academic team.

About the Role

As the Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Midwifery, you will be responsible for the development, delivery, and coordination of courses within undergraduate and postgraduate Midwifery programs. You will make a significant research contribution in related areas and carry out activities to maintain and develop scholarly, research and/or professional activities. The Associate Professor of Midwifery will also make an outstanding contribution to the academic leadership of the Academic Unit’s teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, while also enhancing the national research profile of the Academic Unit.

The decision to appoint at the Level C or D will be dependent on performance during the recruitment process.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To be successful you will need

Both Level C & D

• Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and Doctoral degree qualification in a relevant health discipline
• Extensive experience teaching and coordinating undergraduate, preregistration, and postgraduate midwifery programs

Level C

• Extensive clinical midwifery experience across a range of care settings, with a strong understanding of contemporary midwifery practice, professional standards, and priorities that support safe, woman-centred care
• An established portfolio of research that enhances the profile of Midwifery and the Academic Unit
• Experience in curriculum development, course design, course writing, and academic leadership

Level D

• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and contribution to the discipline of Midwifery at a national level
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of academic leadership to develop a culture of teaching and learning excellence
• Demonstrated ability to enhance the research profile of the Academic Unit through collaborative research and to publish research findings

Why join us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

• High-quality professional development programs and activities
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research
• Cross University collaboration opportunities
• Extra leave and salary sacrificing benefits
• On-site gym and health facilities

Be part of a University for the future!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Ruth Haren, Team Leader: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 7374.

Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 24 September 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) being obtained and maintained.

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